What a lot of people don't know is that Wyclef started off as a battle rapper, when he decided that he would rhyme.

Haiti is my country. The same way the Beatles are received in England - that's how Wyclef Jean is received in Haiti, do you know what I mean?

Wyclef is a musician that tried to unite as many musicians at once as possible. I am trying to be successful at that. The greatest challenge is that, I just got arrested for protesting in NYC for cutting the school budgets... And I think that it's important to stand up. Schools are important.

I want to be part of a different kind of celebrity, one that thinks not just about charity but policy.

When I lose touch with the audience and the reality of what life really is, I'll be Vanilla Ice or something.

Keep in mind: true revolution is only seven people, right?

I know that the nice shines I have on is going to pass. The nice cars will pass. All that will stay is the music and the work. That's where I get the inspiration to help people out and work